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From what I understand, younger children have a greater ability to outgrow allergies. Immune systems can be hyperactive in really young children. I am glad that your kid did.
That is great news! Unfortunately, I don't thnik my DD will be outgrowing her PA. She was diagnosed at 18 months and today she is 10. She has had no reactions since 2 yrs. old. Her last RAST said her levels increased. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/frown.gif[/img]
[This message has been edited by Lindajo (edited February 01, 2006).]
Congratulations!
Did your son have asthma?
Great News...We are still hoping, but last round of testing has shown an increase for us...
take care,
allison [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]
OK.
Not only is Caitlin NOT going to outgrow her nut allergies, but also, are quite content in living WITH those nut allergies.
I'm QUITE ok with that.
Now, if she outgrew all her other ones, I'd be freakin' dancing in the streets... but you won't see me dancing [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]
Jason
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Please do not misunderstand why I posted. I was not bragging. When he passed his challenge last year, many asked I keep them updated. I also have been questioned twice this week by PA parents questioning the validity of someone outgrowing, suggesting it still is impossible. So I posted to reassure those still hoping that it is indeed possible for some. Now we are still shellfish allergic, so still dealing with food allergies and are fine with that. I never had a problem dealing with it, but of course was excited for HIM when he outgrew.
Yes, he also has asthma.
Thanks so much, and I hope some research will provide some help to those who don't outgrow.Best Wishes!
Alicia
I was wondering what kind of reaction did your son have to peanuts? Was it severe? How is his asthma - - has it shown improvement as well?
Alicia:
Brag away!! I would if my son outgrew his PA. It is wonderful news for you. Don't apologize for something wonderful happening to your family!
I don't think my son will ever outgrow his allergy...it is much to severe. But I am still hoping that research will lead to a treatment to make it less severe. That is what I hope for.
Thanks for posting!
Donna
His reactions were often delayed...hives later in the day, constant loose stools, and he had several pnumonias that we now think could have been actually breathing diff. from peanut butter and not actual pnumonias. He would have flushed cheeks, red ears, etc. I don't think he had a true anaphalactic reaction unless the "breathing diffuculties" were as a result of the allergy. His asthma is actually about the same to perhaps a touch worse now. He has flares following ilness and has had several colds this winter, so I think we are just noticing it more. It does not seem to coorelate to eating peanuts. Interestingly enough, he will only eat peanut products at home. He says he will eat peanut "germs" (cross-contaminated) other places, but it is out of his comfort zone to eat peanuts other places and I respect that. It could come back, but I pray it won't.
Alicia
Was the RAST ever positive?
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